KANU 3 – MAKUA LANI 0
Kanu o ka ‘Aina Charter’s boys volleyball team traveled south to play Makua Lani Christian Academy on Tuesday at Old Airport for some Big Island Interscholastic Federation (BIIF) action, and took care of business quite handily. Kanu swept the Lions by scores of 25-19, 25-19 and 25-15 for its first win of 2024.
Kanu’s defense in the middle of the floor halted MLCA’s spikes, which gave it a comfortable cushion with the lead in each set. The Lions fought hard, but it was not enough to prevail over the visiting team.
Now with a win under its belt, Kanu (1-5) will look to keep riding the momentum against powerhouse Ka‘u High — in a matchup slated for 10 a.m. Saturday in Kamuela.
Still winless at 0-6, Makua Lani will try to earn its first victory of the season against Hawaii Prep at 6 p.m. tonight in Waimea’s Castle Gym.
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HILO 3 – KSH 2
Hilo High’s boys volleyball team made a trip to Kea‘au on Tuesday night to take on the KS-Hawai‘i Warriors — and won in thrilling fashion, three sets to two.
KSH took the first set 25-20, while the Vikings answered right back with a 25-21 second-frame victory. The Warriors took control of the match once again by winnng 25-19 in the third set, followed by Hilo answering the call by winning 25-12 in the fourth.
In the fifth and final set, the Vikings closed it out with a 15-8 win to escape KSH.
The Warriors were led by Nainoa Paio with 13 kills, followed by teammate Kullen Pua with six. Kalena Launiu recorded a game-high 17 assists for KSH. Teammate Kaiwohi Huihui finished with four blocks, while Lansyn Apigo and Pua led eith 20 and 15 digs, respectively.
Hilo (6-1) obtained the No. 1 standing in BIIF DI, and will enjoy the next week off before hosting Kealakehe at 6 p.m. April 12 at home. The Warriors (5-1) will also host the Waveriders next — scheduled for 5 p.m. Monday in Kea‘au following the junior varsity match.
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KA‘U 3 – HONOKA‘A 0
Ka‘u High’s boys volleyball team continued its hot start to 2024 with a straight-sets win over Honoka‘a on Tuesday at home — 25-15, 25-19 and 25-16.
Now at 5-1 and in second in the BIIF DII standings, the Trojans have won three straight, and will next look to add to their streak by facing Kanu at 10 a.m. Saturday in Waimea.
The Dragons fell to 3-2, and will try to get back on track against Pahoa High at 6 p.m. tonight in Pahoa town.
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KOHALA 3 – KA ‘UMEKE 0
Kohala High made quick work of Ka ‘Umeke Ka‘eo in straight sets Monday night on the road — 25-17, 25-22 and 25-20. The Cowboys broke .500 to earn a winning record on the season (3-2), while Ka Umeke fell to 1-4.
Kohala will next travel to Honoka‘a to take on the Dragons at 6 p.m. Tuesday. Ka Umeke will next face Pahoa at 5 p.m. Tuesday at home.